Sarah Stark

Major: Kinesiology and Health

Minor/option/emphasis: KIN-Community and Public Health

Company/Organization: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

Company/Organization website: https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/default.aspx

Destination: Des Moines, Iowa

Timeframe: Summer

Advisor/Coordinator Email: lipsey@iastate.edu

Responsibilities

-Employee Health Screenings -Employee Incentive Programs -Health Coaching -Weight Loss Programs -Fitness Evaluations and Consultations -Group Exercise Classes -Presentations -Health screenings and consultations that include: blood pressure, body composition, blood profiles, waist circumference and individual consultations -Community Blood Profiles -CPR and First Aid Courses -Corporate and Community -Presentations

Accomplishments

Being able to create a worksite wellness program on my own was a great experience that I value.

What advice would you give?

Don't be afraid to try new things even if it seems like something you would not be interested in or would like. Some of my best experiences during my internship were doing things that were out of my comfort zone.

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